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Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 Now $199 for New Customers at Amazon

Kellen December 6, 2012 23

Yesterday, we mentioned that the Galaxy Note 2 for Verizon had popped up over at Amazon Wireless for $279, $20 cheaper than what Big Red was selling it for. Today, it's dropped to $199 for new customers, a $100 discount. Upgrades are still the same $279, but...

Tim December 6, 2012 11

If you're into playing word games with your friends and family, then check out WordTag. The objective is to use up to 120 characters to describe a single word that your friends must guess. It may seem easy at first, but I'm sure you can come up with some words...

Kellen December 6, 2012 236

It seems like we ask this all of the time, but it has been over a year since we last asked the DL community if their phone is rooted or not. So today, let's do it again. We like to stay on top of the trends here on the site, and this is one of the more...

Tim December 6, 2012 13

Today, SoundCloud for Android received a nice little update that includes a pretty new UI, enhanced search features, and the ability to repost content from feeds. As for the UI, there are some new fancy slider menus and action bar which creates a much prettier...

Tim December 6, 2012 77

The manufacturer behind Google's highly sought after Nexus 4, LG, was recently questioned to see if they knew what exactly was to blame for the shortages we have encountered when trying to purchase the device. If you recall, both times the device went up for...

Kellen December 6, 2012 93

You are staring at the newest limited edition Droid Life t-shirt, from our fine friends behind the Exploded Andy series of shirts. In the past, we've gone with cartoonish Bugdroid designs, confusing art pieces that included bears, and even took inspiration...

Kellen December 6, 2012 110

According to speculation by analysts, Samsung may include an "unbreakable" display in the Galaxy S4 when it is released early next year. Samsung is currently a frontrunner to developer flexible (plastic substrate) OLED displays, a product that analysts claim...

Tim December 6, 2012 1030

It's Thursday, which means you have two more chances to pick up a $25 Google Play gift card. We're happy with how many people are entering, but if you listened in on The Droid Life Show last night, you'll know we have some big things coming your way for the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1030

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 1030

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 1030

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 1030

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 1030

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 1030

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 1030

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 1030

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 23

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 23

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 23

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 23

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 23

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 23

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 23

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 Now $199 for New Customers at Amazon

WordTag Launches on Android, Use 120 Characters to Stump Your Friends

Thursday Poll: Rooted or Non-rooted?

SoundCloud Updated With New UI, Enhanced Search, and Repost Capabilities

LG Blames “High Demand” For Shortage of Nexus 4, Doesn’t That Justify a “Duh?”

New Droid Life Limited Edition T-shirt Available, Classic Logo for Classy People (Update: Hoodies Now Available Too!)

Rumor: Samsung’s Galaxy S4 to Have Unbreakable Display

Contest: Another Chance to Win a $25 Google Play Gift Card (Update: Winner Picked)